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Indonesia jolts China with ‘hostile takeover’ of key commodities in American-influenced move

President Prabowo’s new state trading entity — registered a day before the announcement — will control Indonesia’s biggest commodity exports by September.

By Edna Tarigan, Anton L. Delgado and The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum confirms U.S. asked Iran’s World Cup team to move to Tijuana
By The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
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How $580,000 hidden under a sofa cushion became a constitutional crisis in South Africa
By Gerald Imray and The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
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America turns 250 with a dangerous new problem: We no longer agree on what’s real
By Richard TorrenzanoMay 26, 2026
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Iran slams U.S. strikes as sign of ‘bad faith and unreliability’
By The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
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BP ousts chairman months into his tenure, citing ‘important governance standards, oversight and conduct’ concerns
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
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EconomyAmerica is becoming less neighborly, and it’s hurting Gen Z and millennials’ chances at economic mobility
By Tristan BoveMay 26, 2026
Trump has lost four members of his Cabinet. All of them are women
NewslettersTrump has lost four members of his Cabinet. All of them are women
By Emma HinchliffeMay 26, 2026
Coinbase pushes further into AI payments with new MCP for Base network
CryptoCoinbase pushes further into AI payments with new MCP for Base network
By Jeff John RobertsMay 26, 2026
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SuccessStandard Chartered CEO apologizes for calling some workers ‘lower value human capital’ in AI push
By Emma BurleighMay 26, 2026
Kevin O’Leary slams people who want work-life balance: ‘I hope they work for my competitors’
SuccessKevin O’Leary slams people who want work-life balance: ‘I hope they work for my competitors’
By Sydney LakeMay 26, 2026
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North AmericaGas is up 51% since February. Americans just started buying less of everything else
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
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North AmericaTechlash grows in education: ‘My daughter went to middle school and was sent home with a screen addiction in her backpack’
By Jocelyn Gecker and The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
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SuccessNvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits he criticizes everything his 42,000-plus employees show him: ‘You can’t go a day without some criticism’
By Preston ForeMay 26, 2026
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World’s largest aircraft carrier returns from 11-month deployment, longest since Vietnam, after supporting Iran war and Maduro raid
PoliticsWorld’s largest aircraft carrier returns from 11-month deployment, longest since Vietnam, after supporting Iran war and Maduro raid
By The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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    CommentaryYour grandma should be using AI. really
    By Kevin FrazierMay 13, 2026
Ray Dalio says China’s ascent ushers in era of ‘tribute system’
AsiaRay Dalio says China’s ascent ushers in era of ‘tribute system’
By David Westin, Edward Dufner and BloombergMay 16, 2026
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PoliticsTrump voter remorse is almost entirely concentrated in the swing voters who gave him a shot in 2024
By Tatishe Nteta, Adam Eichen, Jesse Rhodes and The ConversationMay 16, 2026
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HealthRFK ally confirms she was fired by FDA: ‘I learned so much and leave with no regrets’
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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PoliticsIran foreign minister on dealings with Trump: ‘We are in doubt about their seriousness’
By Sheikh Saaliq, Adam Schreck and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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North AmericaArgentinians wage inflation strike on red meat sending beef consumption to 20-year low
By Clara Preve and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
  • Activists display banners referring to the shutting down of existing oil pipelines in the northern United States in Washington, DC on April 1, 2021 one block from the White House. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
    EnergyFrankenpipelines: Inside Trump’s bid to resurrect Keystone XL and stretch Dakota Access north
    By Jordan BlumMay 13, 2026
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CommentaryI’ve been studying Big Tech for a long time. What just happened with Anthropic and the Pentagon terrifies me
By Olivier SylvainMay 16, 2026
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CommentaryMamdani’s New York is coming to tax your private jet. Here’s how to prepare
By Greg RaiffMay 16, 2026
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North AmericaNew Mexico is raking in oil profits from Iran War, gaining $59 million for every $1 added to the price of a barrel
By Morgan Lee and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
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LawJury awards $49.5 million to family of 24-year-old who died in Boeing 737 Max crash in 2019
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
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PoliticsCIA director traveled to Cuba and met with Raul Castro’s grandson, officials confirm
By Andrea Rodriguez, Eric Tucker and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
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    PoliticsElon Musk, Tim Cook and Larry Fink expected to join Trump’s entourage to Beijing this week
    By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressMay 12, 2026
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EuropePope Leo warns of ‘spiral of annihilation’ as AI warfare leads to symphony of destruction
By Nicole Winfield, Paolo Santalucia and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
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PoliticsDemocrats are looking for conservative versions of Bernie Sanders in states like Nebraska and Alaska
By Steve Peoples, Mike Catalini and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
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CommentaryThe U.S. has 1,200 AI bills and no good test for any of them
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Gary Marcus and Stephen HenriquesMay 15, 2026
PayPal reaches $30 million DOJ settlement over 2020 program for Black-owned businesses
LawPayPal reaches $30 million DOJ settlement over 2020 program for Black-owned businesses
By Kristen Parisi and HR BrewMay 14, 2026
Senators are ‘putting our money where our mouth is’ and approve withholding their pay during government shutdown
PoliticsSenators are ‘putting our money where our mouth is’ and approve withholding their pay during government shutdown
By The Associated Press, Joey Cappelletti and Mary Clare JalonickMay 14, 2026
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PoliticsStarmer sees open rebellion break out, challenge incoming from former Health Secretary
By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Pan Pylas and The Associated PressMay 14, 2026
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AsiaTrump tells Xi, ‘It’s an honor to be your friend.’ Xi responds by talking about Taiwan
By Will Weissert, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressMay 14, 2026
Wall Street no longer believes Kevin Warsh can do what President Trump wants
EconomyWall Street no longer believes Kevin Warsh can do what President Trump wants
By Jim EdwardsMay 14, 2026
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CommentaryThe deficit just grew by $955 billion in 7 months. It’s time for a constitutional fix to control the budget
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMay 14, 2026
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EnergyThe airplane fuel shortage is a myth propagated by airlines who want to cancel unprofitable flights, says private jet CEO
By Jim EdwardsMay 14, 2026
Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) whisper to each other during a Senate committee meeting
CryptoThe crypto industry’s Clarity Act hits a critical juncture: Where things stand going into Senate markup
By Jack KubinecMay 13, 2026
America’s data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price—from tanked water pressure to stolen desert groundwater
EnvironmentAmerica’s data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price—from tanked water pressure to stolen desert groundwater
By Catherina GioinoMay 13, 2026
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PoliticsLos Angeles may have its own Zohran in the form of ex-reality star Spencer Pratt
By Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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PoliticsKing Charles lays out government agenda as Starmer fights for survival: ‘absolutely preposterous’
By Pan Pylas, Danica Kirka and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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EnergyMalaysia is shocked, shocked to find Iranian-linked tankers slipping through its waters
By Eileen Ng and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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AsiaTrump asks Xi to ‘open up’ China so that ‘brilliant people can work their magic’
By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
President Donald Trump pictured in front of an American flag.
EconomyNational debt fears are where Democrats and Republicans are most aligned—more so than on inflation, healthcare, or even the jobs market
By Tristan BoveMay 13, 2026
Targeted by Trump, Soros’ foundation answers with a $30 million bet on fighting antisemitism—and Islamophobia
PoliticsTargeted by Trump, Soros’ foundation answers with a $30 million bet on fighting antisemitism—and Islamophobia
By James Pollard and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
White House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
PoliticsWhite House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
By The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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By Nick LichtenbergMay 25, 2026
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By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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